Trump-Era ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Revisited: Impact on Taxes, Immigration, and Social Programs Still Felt Years Later
Trump-Era ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Revisited: Impact on Taxes, Immigration, and Social Programs Still Felt Years Later
While signed into law during the Trump administration, the sweeping legislation dubbed the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ continues to shape the economic and social landscape. Originally enacted following an Independence Day signing ceremony at the White House, the nearly 900-page bill significantly altered tax policy, boosted immigration enforcement, and reformed social safety nets, with its effects still observable today.
Key provisions of the bill included substantial tax cuts, primarily benefiting wealthier families while potentially increasing costs for lower-income individuals due to reductions in Medicaid and food assistance. It also expanded the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and allocated significant funding for border security, including the development of a ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system. Environmental incentives for clean energy and electric vehicles were dramatically scaled back. The legislation notably introduced work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP recipients, leading to millions potentially losing coverage or benefits. An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected millions of Americans would become uninsured and lose food assistance as a direct result of these changes.
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